Question Answer Pg # in Matilda by Roald Dahl How Old Was Matilda When She Taught Herself to Read? Three 11 What Was the Name Of

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How old was Matilda when she taught herself to read? Three 11 What was the name of the only book the Wormwoods had in their Easy Cooking 11 household? Rather than reading books, what did Matilda's father encourage Matilda Watch the telly (tv) 12 to do for entertainment? What did Mrs. Wormwood do 5 afternoons a week? Play bingo 12 What book did Matilda tell the librarian she liked best of all the The Secret Garden 13 children's books? What famous grown up book did the librarian pick out for Matilda? Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. (15) 15

What did Matilda usually drink while she read library books in her room? Hot Chocolate 21

What does Mr. Wormwood add to the oil in a car's gear box to make it Sawdust 23 stop rattling? What tool does Mr. Wormwood use to make the mileage reading in a An electric drill 24 used car less? What did Matilda put in her father's hat after he had angered her the Superglue 30 night before? What did Mr. Wormwood find was the worst part of having a permanent Having to sleep in it 36 hat in his head? What happened to the book The Red Pony by John Steinbeck that Her father ripped it up 41 Matilda was reading? What did Matilda borrow from a friend in order to scare her parents into a parrot 43 believing a ghost was in their house? What two names did Mr. Wormwood call Matilda after she was able to a cheat and a liar 55 add up the cost of several cars in her head and he had to use a pencil and a piece of paper?

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What left Mrs. Wormwood so exhausted both physically and emotionally playing bingo 55 that she never had enough energy left to cook dinner? If the Wormwoods were not having TV dinners for dinner, what else fish and chips 55 would they eat for their evening meal? What is the name of the lotion that Mr. Wormwood used each day to Oil of Violets Hair Tonic 58 keep his hair looking bright and strong? What did Matilda put in her father's hair tonic bottle? Platinum blonde hair dye extra strong 59 Name 2 things that had to be part of Mr. Wormwood's breakfast. 2 fried eggs on fried bread, 3 prom 59 sausages, 3 strips bacon and some fried tomatoes What is the name of the powerful chemical in Mrs. Wormwood's hair Peroxide 64 dye? How old was Matilda when she first started school? 5 and a half 66 What is the name of Matilda's school? Crunchem Hall Primary School 66 According to Mr. And Mrs. Wormwood, why did Miss. Honey visit them Matilda must have gotten into trouble at 93 in their home? school already What Olymplic sport did Miss Trenchbull compete in? Hammer throw 104 What is the lock-up cupboard in Miss. Trunchbull's private quarters The Chokey 104 called? Who put golden syrup on to the seat of the chair the Trunchbull was Hortensia 105 going to sit on at prayers? What hairstyle does the prinicipal hate? Pigtails 106 What is the name of the itching powder that was made from the The Skin Scorcher 107 powdered teeth of deadly snakes and was guaranteed to raise welts the size of walnuts on your skin? What did Miss. Trunchbull once do for Britain in the Olympics? Throw the Hammer 110

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Why did the Trunchbull grab a little girl's hair, swing her round and She wore big tails 114 round, and launch her over the fence like a rocket? What was Bruce Bogtrotter's punishment for stealing a slice of Miss. He had to eat a whole chocolate cake by 128 Trunchbull's private chocolate cake from her tea tray? himself before he or any other students could leave the assembly hall What did Lavender put in Miss. Trunchbull's water jug? a newt 140 The Trunchbull's idea of a perfect school is one without what? Children 159 Who was the first visitor to come to Miss. Honey's cottage since she Mathida 195 moved in two years ago? How mutch was the rent for Miss Honey's house? 10 pence a week 196 Who is Miss. Honey's aunt? Miss Trunchbull 205 What did the Trunchbull accuse Matilda of doing that made Matilda so Blamed her for putting the creature in her 163-165 mad that little flashes of lightning seemed to be flashing out of her eyes? water jug

What does Miss. Honey use to heat her food, water, and little cottage? A Primus stove or paraffin stove 187 and 204

Why did Miss. Honey have to give ten years of her teaching salary to her To pay her back for feeding her and buying 200-201 aunt? her shoes and clothes for many years

What is Matilda's surname? Wormwood. ? What does Matilda's father do for a living? A car salesman. ? What is the difference between how most parents talk about their They say she is stupid. ? children and how Matilda's parents talk about Matilda? What color does Mrs. Wormwood dye her hair? Blonde. ? What is the name of Matilda's brother? Michael. ? What is the name of the village's librarian? Mrs. Phelps. ?

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What book does the librarian suggest Matilda reads as her first adult Great Expectations. ? book? What does Matilda begin to lose herself in everyday? Reading. ? Why does the librarian become concerned with Matilda? She comes to the library by herself. ? What was Matilda's special power which helped Miss Honey? Moving Objects by concentrating through ? eyes What is the relationship between Miss Honey and Ms Trenchbull? Aunt ? What is the name of Matilda's school? Chrunchem Hall Primary school ? What does Miss Trunchbull accuse Matilda of doing? Putting bug in her drinking jug ? When did Matilda start to read? Age 4 ? What happened to Amanda Thripp? Miss Trenchbull picks her up with her ? pigtails and swings her What does Matilda's father do for a living? He works at a second-hand car shop. 16 What do Matilda's eyes do as a power? They have the force to lift stuff. 159 and 165

Who is Miss Honey? Matilda's teacher. 60 Is Miss Honey poor? Yes. 183 Why did Miss Honey go to Matilda's house? To tell her parents how good she is doing 90 in school. Who is Lavender? Matilda's classmate. 70 What are 2 ways Hortensia went to The Choke? By putting syrup on Trunchbull's chair and 99 and 102 by putting itching powder on her knickers.

What is the name of the girl Trunchbull threw? Amanda Thripp. 109 Who is Miss Trunchbull? The Headmistress at Matilda's school. 76 What happened to Miss Trunchbull when she poured her water into her The newt that Lavender put in came out. 145 glass?

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What is the relationship between Miss Trunchbull and Miss Honey? Miss Trunchbull is Miss Honey's aunt. 199 What does Miss Honey have on her wall in her sitting room? Whitewash. 184 Why did Matilda not go to Spain with her family? Because she loved her new school and 226 Miss Honey.